The house is designed as five separate rural type shelters each set apart by their individual cladding. The design wishes to express that the buildings were added over a period of time very reminiscent of how rural utility architecture is created.

The sheds relate to each other through the use of colour, proportion and the simplicity of its roof line. The simple lean to roofs evokes a connection to the utility farm sheds found throughout NZ.

Large four car garaging constructed first providing builders with secure storage and a dry work space on this exposed site.

Four bedrooms plus office

Large living spaces and several interconnected courtyard areas provide ample space and flexibility for extended family and guests.

Large roof overhangs and extension of side walls create shelter from prevailing winds.

The kitchen/dining area provides passive solar storage through the placement of double glazing, concrete slab and masonry block walls.

With the proximity to the beach and paddocks, high traffic areas have polished concrete floors to provide robust and easy maintenance.

Two separate bedrooms with adjoining bathroom for Bed and Breakfast guests can be separated from main house with a large cavity sliding door.

Water tanks are concealed behind the garage, storing run off water from roofs.

The interior and exterior colour scheme was undertaken by the designer and the pallet chosen was influenced by the proximity to the beach and its rural setting.